Basketry Mat Item Number: 1792/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular woven mat with central geometric design of interwoven square and two ovals.
Item History
- Made by Rhoda York (Maker) in Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada during 1938
- Owned by Kathleen York before June 29, 1999
- Received from Kathleen York (Donor) on June 29, 1999
What
- Name
- Basketry Mat
- Identification Number
- 1792/3
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cedar root, cherry bark, grass ? and dye
- Overall
- height 1.6 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 14.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
- Creator
- Rhoda York (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Kathleen York
- Received from
- Kathleen York (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1938
- Ownership Date
- before June 29, 1999
- Acquisition Date
- on June 29, 1999
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 32
- Accession Number
- 1792/0003